Sigma Theta Tau International (Sigma)
Here you will find item records with full-text slides of session and poster presentations given at past Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) nursing research events, congresses and biennial conventions. You will also find collections of research studies funded by the Sigma Foundation, Sigma-published materials, and selected Sigma-related videos.
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Our mission is to support the learning, knowledge and professional development of nurses committed to making a difference in health worldwide. Our biennial convention and annual research congress provides educational opportunities that help bridge nursing research to clinical practice.
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Recent Submissions
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Research from around the world: Immigrant health between Africa and Canada: SigmaCast, Episode 14
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2020-11-23)This episode we will be discussing the research of Dr. Bukola (Oladunni) Salami, a Sigma International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame inductee in July of 2020 and an Associate Professor from the University of Alberta. Host: ... -
Nursing students and their professional identity in nursing formation: How can we foster it?
(International Society for Professional Identity in NursingSigma Theta Tau International, 2020-11-20)Professional Identity in Nursing is “a sense of oneself, and in relationship with others, that is influenced by characteristics, norms, and values of the nursing discipline, resulting in an individual thinking, acting, and ... -
Research from around the world: Nursing informatics and digital health transforming healthcare: SigmaCast, Episode 13
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2020-11-17)This episode we will be discussing the body of nursing research from Connie White Delaney, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI, FNAP, a Sigma International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame inductee in July of 2020 and Professor and Dean at ... -
Assessment of school connectedness and pregnancy susceptibility among in-school adolescents in a semi-urban town, Nigeria
School connectedness is a needed concept to be explored in the issue of adolescent susceptibility to teenage pregnancy. Its understanding is a critical platform for developing effective pregnancy reduction among adolescents. ... -
International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame and Conversation with the Honorees, Session 2
Attendees will experience the opportunity to hear International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame honorees discuss their work and their research journeys. Session moderated by 2019-2021 President, Richard Ricciardi, PhD, CRNP, ... -
International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame and Conversation with the Honorees, Session 1
Attendees will experience the opportunity to hear International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame honorees discuss their work and their research journeys. Session moderated by 2019-2021 President, Richard Ricciardi, PhD, CRNP, ... -
International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame and Conversation with the Honorees, Session 4
Attendees will experience the opportunity to hear International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame honorees discuss their work and their research journeys. Session moderated by 2019-2021 President, Richard Ricciardi, PhD, CRNP, ... -
International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame and Conversation with the Honorees, Session 3
Attendees will experience the opportunity to hear International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame honorees discuss their work and their research journeys. Session moderated by 2019-2021 President, Richard Ricciardi, PhD, CRNP, ... -
Promoting the culture of health through a girls summer camp intervention
This session is about a summer HEALTH camp intervention to promote the culture of health among young racially and socioeconomically diverse girls aged 9 to 15 years. The camp introduced basic health concepts related to ... -
Relationships between victims and suspects of sexual assaults: Implications for prevention and advocacy
Violence against women is of worldwide epidemic proportions. World Health Organization (2017) indicates 35% of women globally have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, most often by someone known to ... -
Pain reports during sexual assault forensic medial examinations: Implications for healthcare providers
This presentation will present research findings regarding sexual assault pain and treatment and contribute to bridging the gap in knowledge regarding pain management following sexual assault. -
DNA analysis findings from 2,500 sexual assault kits: Implications on collection and DNA analysis
This presentation provides information on DNA analysis findings of over 2,500 sexual assault kits and interdisciplinary policy and practice implications of findings for evidence collection and DNA analysis. -
Post Hurricane Harvey: Teaching compassion and empathy in undergraduate nursing education
Hurricane Harvey made landfall on August 2017, the largest storm to strike the US in a decade. In Rockport, TX damage to health care infrastructure created/exacerbated existing health disparities among the residents. We ... -
Engaging communities after disaster
Worldwide, disasters have increased by 60 percent since the fall of the World Trade Center in New York City. As the most trusted profession, nurses need to be prepared at all levels for disaster management. The ability ... -
Utilizing a community-nurse partnership to promote experiential learning for undergraduate nursing students after Hurricane Harvey
Participants will be able to: 1) discuss the importance of partnerships and community assessment following a natural disaster, and 2) identify strategies to promote community engagement and experiential learning for ... -
Development and collaborations of a nursing workgroup within a bilateral global medical consortium
We describe the formation of a bilateral nursing workgroup within a global medical consortium of North American and Kenyan healthcare providers and detail our collaboration to advance nursing care, education, and research ... -
Mental health of Black children and youths in Canada
Evidence indicates that Black populations in North America experience poor mental health status. Drawing from data from a series of projects, this session will discuss the mental health of African and Black children and ... -
The environmental characteristics of young breast cancer survivors
The study described the characteristics of ecological environmental of young breast cancer survivors in China. 7 participants were recruited by theoretical sampling. The content analysis was used as the method for data ... -
Application of heated disposable blanket in preventing neonatal hypothermia during transportation
A project intended to prevent neonatal hypothermia through instant heated disposable (IHD) blanket was carried out in St. Paul’s Hospital. IHD blankets could potentially be an innovative and cost-effective thermal solution ... -
Adventure therapy for child, adolescent, and young adult cancer patients: A systematic review
Limited evidence suggests that adventure therapy (AT) may be effective in improving physical and psychological health of child, adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients. This systematic review examines the evidence ...
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